Zetland Primary School
About Zetland Primary School
Zetland Primary School is a mixed state primary in Redcar and Cleveland, currently home to 196 pupils against a capacity of 210, so it is running close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 33.3%, which is notably higher than the national average and reflects the local demographic context. Demand for places is clear: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 23 applications for 16 places, with 15 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.44. This suggests that despite being a relatively small school, it holds a strong local reputation. Headteacher Alexa O'Gara leads a school that caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. The school does not have a religious character, and its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in November 2024, confirmed that standards are being maintained, building on a previous graded inspection in 2014 that rated overall effectiveness as Good.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 16 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Nov 2024Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: zetland.ironstoneacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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